Experience

Guy helps clients find practical solutions to complex problems. He is methodical and strategic. His approach is thoughtful and empathetic. Guy’s main practice areas include:

Insurance defence litigation

Guy started as an insurance adjuster investigating, adjusting, and settling a variety of claims. This hands-on experience provided a deep insight of what matters most to clients including managing risk exposures, finding pragmatic solutions to complex claims, and fostering meaningful relationships.

Wills and Estates disputes

Complex disputes that involve the validity of Wills, Trusts, legal capacity, conflicts with Power of Attorneys or Personal Representatives can unearth profound emotions beyond family members. Guy approaches these matters with empathy, as he helps clients navigate the intricacies of Estates litigations one step at a time.

Administrative law

Guy advises clients including administrative tribunals on a variety of legal issues to ensure that they act within their legal authority and that their legal rights embedded in legislation are observed in court proceedings.

Guy has trial experience in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and in the Alberta Court of Justice.

Guy has pursued formal training in Alternative Dispute Resolution. He routinely attends mediations and has appeared at Judicial Dispute Resolutions. Guy aims to resolve disputes by focusing on interests rather than positions.

Guy is involved with pro-bono organizations addressing general inquiries from clients arising from contracts and landlord and tenant disputes.

Outside work, Guy plays jazz on the drums. He has performed at various international festivals and at the Yardbird Suite, Edmonton’s premier Jazz Venue.

¡Hablamos español! Nos complacemos en ofrecerle servicios jurídicos y de asesoramiento legal en el idioma español.

Professional Activities

  • Canadian Bar Association

Awards

  •  A Comparative Analysis of the IBC Intercompany Claims Agreement (the Chart) and the new Alberta Direct Compensation for Property Damage Regulation, AR 132/2021
  • The Role of the Independent Adjuster and Plaintiff’s Counsel: Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers’ Association, March 2018

Community

  • Volunteer Pro-bono lawyers with the Edmonton Community Legal Centre
  • Former volunteer with Student Legal Services, University of Alberta, Criminal Law Program
  • Avid drummer in a 20-piece Community Big Band, Latin Band, musical plays, and studio recordings